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Stack Overflow: 2021 Reading Resolutions

January 4, 2021January 3, 2021Jonathan H. Liu0

Today, we’re sharing our hopes and dreams for 2021—at least when it comes to our reading habits.

GeekDad Ken’s 2020 Holiday Light Display Song List

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020Ken Denmead0

Your geeky neighborhood Griswold is back. GeekDad Ken shows off his new holiday lights with a video (Tom Lehrer!) and the huge song list for this year’s show.

Twinkly Gen II LED Lights Will Make Your Holiday Tree Magical

November 29, 2020November 28, 2020Ken Denmead0

Turn your tree or other holiday light display into something special with these easily programmable LEDs.

A Meal Fit for a King: Thanksgiving With ‘Heroes’ Feast’

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020Z0

In our house, this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is based on recipes from the newly released ‘Heroes Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook.’

2020 Holiday Gift Guide – Gadgets and Toys Part 1

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020Anton Olsen2

Nothing quite defines geeks like their affinity for gadgets and toys. Regardless of our specific geekdom, we often find ourselves ogling some cool new tech toy, or handy gadget to make our lives more fun. This year it appears that our contributors have been wooed by a plethora of items. Below we present part one […]

13 Monstrously Fun Games for Halloween

October 22, 2020October 25, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

October is here, and you know what that means: time to break out the monsters, ghosts, and ghouls at game night! Here’s a list of thirteen titles to help send shivers up your spine!

5 Classic Halloween Specials (That Aren’t ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’)

October 1, 2020October 3, 2020Z2

There’s more to Halloween television viewing than just ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.’ Here are five classics to rediscover with your family.

Stack Overflow: Civics for Kids

September 21, 2020September 20, 2020Jonathan H. Liu1

In honor of RBG, today’s stack includes books that teach kids about equality, voting, and being a good citizen.

Stack Overflow: 5 Comic Book Biographies

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

Comic books are a fascinating medium for biographies. Today’s stack includes five biographies: four are about artists, and the last is about a scientist.

GeekDad Visits St. Thomas Elevated Park

August 8, 2020August 7, 2020Brad Moon0

St. Thomas, Ontario has its own version of New York’s High Line, an elevated park on an 850 foot long, 1929 vintage railroad bridge.

Goodbye to Grant Imahara

July 14, 2020Ken Denmead1

Grant Imahara: electrical engineer, robot-builder, co-host of ‘Mythbusters,’ and all-around good, geeky person, has passed away too soon.

Happy 60th Anniversary to Etch A Sketch!

July 1, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

This year is Etch A Sketch’s 60th birthday, and there are a number of special editions to celebrate.

Black Lives Matter.

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020Jonathan H. Liu1

We are grieving. We have work to do.

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Watch the Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Issue at Home!

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Issue will be free to watch on YouTube!

Stack Overflow: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Stack Overflow: Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the ways that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have contributed to our culture here in the United States. Here’s a stack of books to help you celebrate!

Stack Overflow: Happy Earth Day!

April 20, 2020April 19, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

For the 50th Earth Day, here are some books about nature!

Stack Overflow: More Books for Women’s History Month

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

I’m continuing the theme from last week: here are more books celebrating Women’s History Month!

Locked Down Family Misses Disneyland Vacation – Creates Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at Home

March 22, 2020Ken Denmead1

A family who missed their Disneyland vacation while things are in lockdown in California decided to pass the time recreating one of their favorite rides at home.

Are You in Lockdown? Celebrate Your Community by Putting Your Holiday Lights Back Up! #CoronaLights

March 20, 2020Ken Denmead0

We want to start a new tradition; in these darkening times let’s put our holiday lights back up and celebrate each other.

Stack Overflow: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 16, 2020September 20, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

March is Women’s History Month here in the United States, so today’s column is a collection of books about women!

Our Favorite LEGO Creations From Bricks Cascade 2020

February 29, 2020Sean Z1

Bricks Cascade, Portland’s LEGO convention, is happening this weekend! Here are a few of our favorites from the show.

Stack Overflow: Black History Month

February 17, 2020February 16, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

Today’s stack is mostly picture books (plus a handful of others) that are great reading for Black History Month—from the Queen of Soul to the First Lady, from a little kid to the oldest student, these are stories worth sharing.

Geek Links: Take a Tuneful Tour of Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World

January 14, 2020Z0

A new promo video from Swedish electro duo Galantis and English vocalist Charli XCX provides fans the world over with our first (sur)real look at Super Nintendo World Japan. Courtesy: Nintendo of America

SacAnime Returns at CalExpo

January 4, 2020January 6, 2020Sean Z2

Sacramento’s Anime/Pop-Culture Convention occupies the CalExpo fair grounds this weekend while its home convention center is rebuilt.

How Geeky Was Your Holiday Haul?

December 26, 2019Ken Denmead0

Did you get any particularly geeky presents? Share your geekiest gifts with us in the comments, or on social media!

NYCC: Walking the Floor

December 15, 2019December 14, 2019danielwarren0

Press play and listen to the words of a GeekDad swimming upstream in what we call NYCC 2019.

The Best Drinks for Holiday Parties and Family Festivities

December 3, 2019December 2, 2019Ken Denmead2

Special brews, bottles, and old family drink recipes are a staple of the holidays. What are your favorites?

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Books

November 26, 2019November 25, 2019Anton Olsen0

Books have been very popular with our writers and readers this year. Here is a list of 22 of the books we have bought or recommend to our friends and family.